Warning
GeneralLower Pines will be closed from June 9 through June 19, 2026 for internal campground road construction.
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About Lower Pines Campground
Number of accommodations: 74
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (591)
What Guests Are Saying
Lower Pines Campground is praised for its scenic beauty, peaceful atmosphere, and great location near the Merced River, hiking trails, and Curry Village. Campground hosts are noted for their friendliness and helpfulness, enhancing visitors' experiences. While some sites had minor issues like flooding or close proximity to others, overall, guests express gratitude for the clean facilities and the enjoyable camping experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Lower Pines Campground is praised for its scenic beauty, peaceful atmosphere, and great location near the Merced River, hiking trails, and Curry Village. Campground hosts are noted for their friendliness and helpfulness, enhancing visitors' experiences. While some sites had minor issues like flooding or close proximity to others, overall, guests express gratitude for the clean facilities and the enjoyable camping experience.
Review Summary
Mark M
VerifiedAugust 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Lower Pines
This is a huge site in possibly the nicest campground in the world. Lower Pines is my favorite of the three Pines campgrounds (although Upper and North are lovely as well), and even though this site is right next to the entrance, it is beautiful. Very flat and shaded with great trees for hammocks, plenty of room for bikes and inner tubes, etc.
My only minor complaint is that the nearest bathroom was never very clean, probably because it it closest to the entrance and most used. I usually just walked another 50 yards to the next bathroom.
Kerry W
VerifiedAugust 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: Lower Pines
Great little campground. Clean bathrooms, spacious sites, and close to the bike path to negate needing a car to get around.
Emilia G
VerifiedAugust 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: Lower Pines
Campground was located somehow near the center and close to public showers. Space was tight and no shade at all which it was inconvenient for us.
We really loved that it was walking distance to showers. And these ones were actually no charge and open to public.
Carol-Marie R
VerifiedJuly 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Lower Pines
Gorgeous, peaceful.
Spencer R
VerifiedJuly 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: Lower Pines
Great site, views of half dome from the campground. I would stay here again.
Marina S
VerifiedJuly 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Lower Pines
La plaza #4 está bien, tranquila en general, a pesar de estar muy cerca de la entrada y de la carretera de acceso. El único problema fue que el 28 de junio nos despertó el ruido de las motosierras a las 7 y media de la mañana. Personal de mantenimiento estaba echando abajo unos cuantos árboles junto a la carretera. Podrían haber empezado un poco más tarde, porque a partir de mediodía ya no hubo ruido.
También estuvimos en la plaza #44 pero no nos gustó tanto, creo que tenía menos sombra.
Los servicios resultan algo insuficientes cuando el camping está lleno. Los grifos del lavabo no son prácticos, sobre todo esos que no se mantienen abiertos, difícil lavarse la cara así!
Marc M
VerifiedJuly 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Lower Pines
Lower Pines is always a great place to camp.
Liang Y
VerifiedJuly 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Lower Pines
Great spot to start a hike up nearby trails. Easy checkin and checkout.
Brian H
VerifiedJuly 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Lower Pines
Staff there was rude and basically useless
Heidi P
VerifiedJuly 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Lower Pines
Camp hosts were very helpful!
Location Lower Pines Campground
Address:
9024 Southside Drive
Yosemite National Park, CA, 95389
United States
Take Highway 41 north from Fresno, Highway 140 east from Merced, or Highway 120 east from Manteca into Yosemite National Park. Follow signs to Yosemite Valley and the campgrounds.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.7408 / -119.567
Elevation: 1215 feet
Policies & Rules
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You are responsible for reading the site alerts and booking a site that will accommodate your equipment. |
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If arriving one or more days late, call (209) 372-8502; your reservation will be cancelled if we do not hear from you within 24 hours of your arrival date. |
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You must check-in at the campground kiosk upon arrival. After-hours arrivals must sign-in and return to the kiosk to complete check-in the following morning or your reservation may be cancelled. |
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Bears and other wildlife live here! Food and toiletries must be stored 24 hours/day. Dispose of garbage immediately in bear-proof dumpsters. |
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Food storage lockers are provided in all campsites and measure 35 inches deep x 43 inches wide x 28 inches high). Absolutely no food stored in vehicles. |
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Road conditions can change at any time; before arrival, please call (209) 372-0200 for road and weather conditions inside Yosemite, and 1-800-427-7623 for conditions outside the park. For additional park information, call (209) 372-0200 or visit www.nps.gov/yose |
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Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. |
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Help Yosemite be a Zero Landfill park! Leave excess packaging at home. Use refillable water bottles, food containers and travel mugs. Place all of your recyclable waste in designated recycling containers. For more information go to: https://www.nps.gov/yose/getinvolved/zlf.htm |
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Resale or auction of advance reservations is prohibited. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralLower Pines will be closed from June 9 through June 19, 2026 for internal campground road construction.
